10 Hidden Gem WWE PG Era Matches You Need To Revisit

2. Sheamus Vs. Big Show (Hell In A Cell 2012)

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A big World Heavyweight Title match between two of WWE's strongest pushed wrestlers might seem like an odd choice for a 'Hidden Gem,' but Big Show vs. Sheamus at Hell In A Cell 2012 never gets the respect it deserves. Maybe it's down to the participants' divisive reputations, but the match has essentially been lost to time, which fits the narrative of Sheamus' WWE career in general.

It took The Irishman a few years to find his footing in WWE, and he was definitely pushed to the top too quickly, but he eventually developed into an excellent wrestler. He has been one of the company's most consistent performers for years, and while Sheamus is rarely world-class, he delivers good matches with a regularity that many of his peers would kill for.

This was a simple story pitting Sheamus' Brogue Kick against Big Show's KO punch. Despite his escalating physical limitations, Show was excellent as a lumbering giant, dominating Sheamus for long portions of the match, with the Irishman playing a tremendous underdog for a 6'5" man. It was the clear Match Of The Night, and the last truly great singles bout of Show's career.

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